Bimatoprost (Latisse)

Patient Drug Information 
Bimatoprost (Latisse) 

Written information about this prescription has been provided for you. Please read this information before you use this medication. If you have questions concerning this prescription, a pharmacist is available during normal business hours to answer these questions.

Using Your Prescription

Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) is used to help the growth of eyelashes, sometimes called hypertrichosis.

Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) is used nightly as directed by your prescriber. To use appropriately, first clean the face. If applicable, remove makeup and contact lenses prior to use. The recommended amount of Latisse®(Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) ophthalmic solution is one dropplaced onto the supplied disposable sterile applicator. Apply evenly along the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes. Blot off any excess outside of the eyelid margin. Repeat to the opposite eyelid with a new sterile applicator.

Do not reuse applicators or use any other tools to apply the medication other than the single use sterile applicators provided with your prescription. Do not apply to the lower eyelash line. More applications will not increase eyelash growth. 

Contact lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes after administration. Do not rinse the eye if any solution gets into the eye, that is okay and will not cause any harm.

If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. It may take months to see the full benefits of this medication. Check your prescription label for the correct dose prescribed by your medical provider.

Precautions

Do not use it if you have had an allergic reaction to Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes). Be sure to tell your

prescriber and/or pharmacist all other medications you are taking. Some medications may interact with Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes). Hair growth may occur in areas where solution comes in repeated contact; apply Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) only to the upper eyelid margin. Reversible eyelash and eyelid changes (such as increased length, thickness, and number of lashes) may occur. 

Side Effects

The most common side effects when taking Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) are redness of the eyes and eyelids, hyperpigmentation of the eyelids and eyelashes, abnormal hair growth of the eyelashes or the areas around the application site, and hyperpigmentation of the skin near the application site. Darkening of the iris may also occur.

If you’re experiencing a painful or threatening reaction to your medication, please seek medical help now. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you can either reach out to your prescriber, call 911 or visit a local urgent care. 

Please contact us with any questions or concerns. One of our pharmacists will assess what happened and

provide guidance if needed. This may include pharmacist counseling to explain preventative techniques or recommend alternatives for your treatment.

This list may not describe all potential side effects. You may also report adverse events to the FDA by visiting: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm

Monitoring Drug Therapy

Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) may take months until the full effect is realized. If taking Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) at the prescribed doses does not improve your symptoms, contact your medical provider.

Storage

Store your Latisse® (Bimatoprost for Eyelashes) upright at room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F) in the packaging provided by the pharmacy until you need it. 

Keep out of reach of children.

Under certain circumstances a prescription drug’s effectiveness may be affected by exposure to extremes of heat, cold, or humidity. Do not store your medication in the bathroom.

Questions

This written information does not cover all possible information. If you have any questions, talk to your pharmacist or medical provider.

A local or a toll-free telephone service is available, staffed by a registered pharmacist, to answer questions about your medication.

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